Tl*the contact owns a 1996 ford taurus. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start. It cranks, but the ignition does not turn over until she depresses the accelerator pedal. The vehicle would stall at least ten to twelve times before it would start. She took the vehicle to a mechanic and was informed that the fuel injectors and brake switch interlock were the causes of the failure. The vehicle is also stuck in park and will not move. In order to start the vehicle, she has to turn the ignition off and shift into neutral. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 120,000. Updated 05/05/09.
1996 Ford Taurus fuel system problems
19 complaints (2% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 19
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Fuel injection system5
- Storage: tank assembly4
- Delivery: fuel pump3
- Delivery3
- Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings2
- Fuel injection system: injectors1
- Carburetor system1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Ford Taurus fuel system problems in other years
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles previously serviced under ford service bulletin 97-17-9 from august 1997 through december 1997. These vehicles were inadvertenly equipped with an 18-gallon fuel tank rather than the 16-gallon as specified. The 18-gallon tank has a second valve location where a shipping plug should be installed.
- Risk
- If this shipping plug is displaced, fuel leakage can result. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could potentially result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install the correct fuel tank.
Recall number 98V067000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system
- What is wrong
- The fuel pressure regulator located on the fuel rail in the engine compartment has a vacuum diaphragm that was damaged during manufacture of the regulator.
- Risk
- If the diaphragm tears or ruptures, liquid fuel could enter the intake manifold plenum through the vacuum line resulting in either release of fuel from the air cleaner assembly or the exhaust system. Fuel release in the presence of an ignition source could potentially result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the fuel pressure regulator. Those regulators produced during the suspect time period will be replaced.
Recall number 96V151000 · Recall details
What 1996 Ford Taurus owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
While driving 45 MPH vehicle stalled. Vehicle was taken to dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the fuel pump and fuse needed to be replaced, and replaced it. However, the problem recurred, and mechanic could not duplicate the problem.
The consumer stated the vehicle cut off when she made a stop. She also stated that sometimes the vehicle was hard to re-start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on several occasions and was told that eventually the fuel injectors would have to be replaced.
In may 03 ford said trans. Was just wore out. Had rebuilt by aamco and then at the end of july trans. Had no park, was just like in nutral. On the way to aamco trans. Fell apart. Aamco tryed to say we did something wrong, but decided that we couldn't have so are in the process of trying to find a new case for are ax4n trans. Now. It has been over two weeks now and still can not find a case. Hope they find soon so can get car back and get rid of it, never to own another ford. This car has had continual small but still problems never the less sence we purchased it. Have been a ford lover all my life and am kind of sad to say I will never own another ford.
Fuel pump went out. Technician stated that it would take 2 week for part to come in. Manufacturer was contacted . Please provide further information.
I liked the car when I bought it , but am wondering if I bought a lemon
I have had problems especially with my heads and transmission since I've gotten the car!
While driving was hit in front. First, vehicle spun; then, caught on fire without a prior warning.
On automatic transmission we were driving and engine check light came on and wouldn't go faster than 45, cam sensor, camshaft, died rough idle, egr sensor bad, service engine soon light, dies at stops and slow downs, fuel pump doesnt hold pressure, long crank time no turn over till about a minute service engine soon light came on.
My car takes 2-3 attempts to start.as a chronic problem.car diagnosis by dealer.
Questions about the 1996 Ford Taurus fuel system
Does the 1996 Ford Taurus have fuel system problems?
Owners have filed 19 complaints about the fuel system of the 1996 Ford Taurus, 2% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1996 Ford Taurus fuel system problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Ford Taurus fuel system?
Yes, 2 recalls: 98V067000, 96V151000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Ford Taurus have the most fuel system problems?
The Ford Taurus model years with the most fuel system complaints are 2013 (107 complaints), 2015 (73 complaints) and 2014 (71 complaints).
Other 1996 Ford Taurus problems
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